Toledo Bend operating license under review for renewal

6:39 PM,
Oct. 2, 2012

Toledo Bend Reservoir straddes the Louisiana-Texas border and is jointly operated by a Sabine River Authority in each state. The federal license required to operate Toledo Bend, issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is up for renewal. It expires Sept. 30, 2013.

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VICKIE WELLBORN
The Times

TOLEDO BEND - For the first time in several years Toledo Bend Reservoir has remained at or above the 168-foot level for most of 2012 because of sporadic rainfalls in contrast to the last two drought-plagued years. This weekend's steady rainfall added another foot, putting it at 169.32 feet on Monday.

As with most situations, when things are going well complaints are few and far between. So a full reservoir means its users and those who depend upon it for their livelihoods are happy campers. Let it drop a few feet, and then the Sabine River Authority staff and commissioners get bombarded with ...